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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
ESCAPED

B. F. Whitaker, of Boone county brought to
the city yesterday Jacob Becker. inmate of
the Insane asylum. who made his escape Tues
day night Mr.. Whitaker stopped with his
prisoner at the Mauer House for dinner, before
going over to the Asylum, and while he eat
ing Becker went into the cellar and up through
hatchway making his escape The police
were notified and patrolman Brady recaptured
the man before he had gone far.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25

BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS NEW OFFICERS.
At the annual meeting of the Star Building
and Loan Association last evening four directors
were elected: A. A. McKain Caleb S. Denny.
Frank Hamilton and VIM. H. kaylor. The new
board organized by electine VIM Hadley.
president: A. A. McKain vice president; w. j.
Kercheva secretary; W. F. G. Colt, treasurer,
and James G. Carnahan, attorney. The secre-
tary's report shows extremely prosperous
year for the association, it having made a net
gain of over So, 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

"wHY DON'T YOU TAKE HER AWAY"
sheriff failed, he found it almost i'm
possible to inform that poor, proud
spirited girl of the result of failure.
But she was determined TO know the
worst
What if fail?' she asked.
Committed, /" was the answer.
"Do you mean sent to jail?"
The sheriff nodded.
The prospect of entering Jail for
one moment is horrible. To forever
blight the fair name of which she was
20 proud; that name which neither her
parents or any Of her ancestors had al
lowed blot upon, and now TO hlacken
it rs a criminal. We can scarcely un-
derstand the feelings Of Helen at that
moment She imagined herself in
after years. even il she was proved In
noeent. . blackened. bhghted creature.
summed by all and pointed to as .
thief
Notwithstanding all this, Helen was
gioriously conscious Of her own limo
cence. She had done no wrong, and
lie certsinty of bad consequences to
her kf&h BROTHER. should their parting
- viaI0t. nads her assume . chse9-
fah@ she was far from feeling, She
dna1sd hr hat and put light ahsvi
shout hR shoulders, hen, kissing her
Lid crippled bsstA9, sid:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Petition of the W. c. Z. L. for the pro.
lection of Women.

"To the Senate and House of Representatives"
The increasing and alarming frequency OF
assaults upon women, and the tTighttLl indlgnl-
ties 10 which even little girls are subjected,
have became the shame of our boosted ctvlllza-
ton"
"A study of the Statutes has revealed their
utter failure to meet the demands of that newly
awakened public sentiment which requires bet
ter legal protection for wOmanhOOd and girl
hood,
Therefore we, men and women Of State
Oh, do most earnestly appeal to you to
enact such statutes as shall provide for the adj
equate punishment of crimes against women and
girls. We also urge that the age AT which n girl
can legally consent TO her own ruin be raised To
at least eighteen years; and we call attention to
the dIsgraCeful fact that protection of the person
isnOt placed by our laws upon SO high plane
as protection OF the purse"
1t would be well if in every village
and town some one would cut this ne
tition out and attach it to paper for
signatures, and then get as many as
possible to sign it. Send the petition
with names and residences to Frances
L. Willard, Evanston, Illinois. Don't
everybody wait, but let one or more
women who desire the uplifting of
humanity and the best good of our
country press forward this work
Brodhead Independent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
POETRY AND SERIAL STORY.
NY sAsY's SATIN SHOES

There's rain without and rain within
Without-from hosts of black-erowed clouds
That darkens all the mountains side
And all the rivers valley shrouds,
Within-are teardrops flowing swift
From their mysterious fountain-head,
As 1 sit thinking OF the past
Ger naming graces of my dead.
A heartache first, as hot and keen
As that drought must bring to earth,
While this and that of treasures stored
lift and muse on vanished worth.
And wish for luxury of tears
To come, and cool and ease the pair.
lis Bahy's little satin shoes
mat tap the clouds and bring the rain.
And looking at the dainty things
wonder il her pretty feet
Have grown too large for these wee shoonr'
Since they have walked the golden street,:
Or keep they still their wondrous charms
OF rosy hue and fairy size,
That as held them in my palm,
Woke CLEANS OF wonder in her eyes,
live once more in that far time
When she, in Growing, witching glee,
Looked down upon her untried feet
These satin shoes, Just laced, to see.
And then prayed, with wisdom's dover
She might the better pathway choose.
For all her steps longed TO keep
The sheen and ease-of satin shoes
And then-there came dark days in June,
OF months, till then, the fairest one,
And she-her sister angels joined
And ceased the stepping scarce begun.
No shadows came TO her sweet face,
Nor heart, nor hand, nor foot had hruise
When gave back the treasure loaned
And kept-her little satin shoes.
Il Elraore IN Current.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
CHAPTER Mi.

IN JAIL
Mr.. Belcher, the sheriff, had a kind
heart and did all he could to cheer
Helen.
II hope, Miss Lakeman, it'n not be
as bad as you think. l hope you will
come out all right"
mo. no - said Helen, her face grow
ing more calm and pale, Il know that
shame, ruin and death will come ont of
this; am in the power of persons bent
upon my ruin. and nothing on earth
can save me"
who do you think is bent on your
ruinP"
Mr.. Arnold and family"
why, great goodness! why would
they want to ruin poor girl like
you?"
Helen was silent. She could not
answer this question. though she knew
the answer to it. She could not tell
him that the Arnolds had determined
to have the educated and accomplished
Warren Stuart member of their fam
lily, and that the pretty face of the hired
girl was in the way. That Helen Lake
man, arrested and disgraced, would
lose her beauty even in the eyes of her
infatuated lover. She dare not tell the
sheriff what her honest convictions
said were the living truths, for they
would not be believed. The sheriff
waited for her to speak. Bclcher had
been an officer long enough to regard
every person arrested as Il criminal
OF course, this girl was guilty. He
felt very sorry for her She was young,
beautiful and intelligent, and she was
often tempted. He resolved, in his own
mind, to intercede with the court and
prosecuting attorney and have her pun
ishment rs light rs possible. 1t would
90 much lighter with her, he knew, if
she would own the thing right up and
make clean breast of it all. He re-
gardcd it as his duty TO advise the girl
to do so.
Helen" he said, In as kind and
you are young girl, and perhaps
knaw nothing about law"
She bowed her head to receive the
advice, which she knew would come.
81 feel sorry for you on account of
this trouble you have got into" the
sheriff said, land / want to talk to you
as if you were my own daughter"
The carriage was rolling along over
smooth piece of wood, and the sheriff
knew every word the girl said by way
of confession could be heard by the
driver, provided she denied it after
ward. The sheriff determined to work
up the case if possible. Helen was still
silent, and he continued
You are young, thrown upon the
world without an adviser or friend, and
now if can help you any would be
glad TO do so. Your crime is a serious
one, to begin with. and, what is more,
you will be convicted of it. The proof
against you is overwhelming, and there
is no power-no lawyer on earth-that
can make jury believe you are limo
cent"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

The report of the Board of Charities
will contain various valuable statistical
tables, shown among other things that
there are now 2,6l0 insane in the state,
against 2,370 in 1885; that the cost Of
supporting them in 1885 was $349, IA
OF, and in 1886, $353,696S0 The cost
per capita in 1886 was: State hospital,
S3.46; Northern hospital, 1922; Mil
waukee asylum, $4.35; county asylums
$40. The criminal table shows that
during 1886 prisoners were locked up
as follows. State prison, 672, house of
correction, 1,744; in jails, 1892; in
police stations, l43l8; total 1926; in
1885 the total was 1929. At the
close of the last fiscal year the number
in prison was: State prison, $50: house
of correction, 1877; in jails, 81; police
stations, 26; total, nc; at the same
time in 1885, it was 9f6.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

Little Amos must be good toy
until sister comes back. am going to
Newton and hope to come back soon.
DO not be sfraid. little darling. God
will watch over and care for YOU while
| am gone"
The little fellow was silent. but large
tears rolled down his pale cheeks.
Helen had reached the kitchen door.
when sudden impulse seized her: she
ran back to the child and clasped him
IN her arms for the last time. But she
did not weep. those great silent tears
of the child told how he was affected,
and she dared not let him know her
own feelings,
That's all for effect" said Arnold,
haugbtiiy. as she passed out at the door
w::::iI the sheriff at her side.
The farmer sent his hired man.
John. with the rockaway to take them
TO the village of Newton. Helen bore
up until they Were on the road, and
then. wrinSing her hands. she cried:
''Oh, farewell. farewell. my poor
unfortunate little brother, l know l
will never see You again"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

Cafarrh prevails in this country TO an
alarming extent. II is troublesome and
disgusting disease, usually induced by neg
ieeted colds. and, if allowed 10 become
chronic. produces Bronchitis, and often
terminates in Consumption. Ernest II.
Darrah. Tollesboro. Ky. writes: "A wear
ago | was afflicted with Catarrh. One
bottle OF Ayers Cherry Pectoral cured
me-" Miss Eva \. Hall, Ipswich, Mass,
writes: For any one who is troubled
with Catarrh, there is nothing SO helpful
rs Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Wednesday, March 9Th, 1887.

At above time and place we will
sell % Bulls from eight to twenty
months old, and Is Cows and Heifers
representatives of the following
families, viz: Rose Of Sharon, Young
Mary, Young Phyllis, Cruickshank,
Josephine, Zelia, Arabella, Blossom,-
all females of suitable age will be
bred to our fine Cruickshank Bull, Red
Commander, 534l2. Males are very
desirable lot in point of breeding and
individual merit combined.
In addition to above we will sell 5
high grade Bulls of our own breeding.
Catalogue of sale can be had on ap-
plication.
TERMS OF SALE-Eight months
time, s per cent interest, with APP
proved security; three per cent off
for cash.
sale to commence at | o'clock D. NJ.
sharp. J. j. ROSS Il SONS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
1t Will Save Your Life.

Everybody knows the symptoms attend
ing coughs and colds, but the dangerous
character of these ailments is not so we'll
understood. When cold settles upon
the lungs, IL the blood is tainted with
serofula, or the system is weak, Catarrh
or Consumption is sure 10 fellow. Ayers
oherry Pectoral is the only remedy THAT
may be uniformly relied upon for the cure
OF coughs and colds. J. j. Rawson.
buckingham c. H., Va, writes: g For
several weeks suffered from n frightful
cold, with cough and frequent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
1t Cured Me

OF this troublesome complaint, when other
remedies afforded no relief, DR.. f.
Sehiey, Frederickstown, Nd, writes: "In
pulmonary cases, of an acute character. or.
of catarrhal origin, 1 find Ayers Cherry
Pectoral Invaluable" DR.. +. f. Pane.
Sandusky, Ohio, writes: 81 have used
Ayers Cherry Pectoral in my practice,
and, in connection with Ayers Pills, find
it an invaluable remedy for colds, coughs,
and the infammations that follow them
upon the throat and lungs. We have no
other remedy which consider so sure in
It's effects" c. II. Pierce, Moline, H.,
writes: "Catarrh had nearly DESTROYED
my sense OF taste and smell. Ayers Cher
ry Pector;Il effected u complete cure"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Splitting of Blood.

Ayers Cherry Pectoral cured me entire
~ Mrs. Il. Campbell, Woodyille, Ont,
writes: g was troubled, for five years,
with an affection of the throat and lungs,
coughing severely the whole time. used
different preparations, and was treated by
several physicians, without effect. l final
" tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and be-
fore finishing one bottle was completely
cured DIR. W. Il. Gam, Monticello,
Ky, writes: 8 L have been troubled with
Bronchitis, since early youth, and am now
81 years of age. l owe my life to Ayers
Cherry Pectoral." DR.. J. II. Quirk, Full
ton, Hans, writes: AYERS Cherry Pee
toral saved my life twenty years ago. 1t
= favo lite medicine in my family
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

THE PooR-HoUSE NEErEH AND ruE
NEW CHARGE.
shoulders, or was tied in knots
with strings. The day was slightly
cool, and the poor mortals were doing
all in their power to instill some warmth
into their bodies. They were growing.
pushing and snarling. moro like ami
mails than human beings. Long suffer-
ing had filed them with selfiShness.
Little Amos was placed on a hard
chair near the door. He did not dare
so too near those creatures, they
seemed so much like wild animals.
Occasionally they turned their sallow
faces upon him. One was blind, two
We're crippled, the man was partially
insane, one woman had the ricketts,, and
the other was too old and feeble to help
herself. These objects were disgusting
and frightful to look upon. and Amos
expected from the glances they cast
upon him that he would be soon torn
TO pieces.
"Oh, Helen Helen where is sister
Helen?" he cried. weeping bitterly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
fro BE CONTINUED.
POOR FARMERS.
Those Who Have to Go to Town to Find
.Something to Do"

Those Who Have to Go to Town to Find
-Something to Do"
"As there is nothing for me to do at
home, i will go down town and see
what is going on, says the poor farmer.
No other ever uses such language. 1t
is poor farmer, indeed. who can not
always find something to do at home.
Such one will never find that farming
pays. He had rather sit on dry
goods box at the store and "bottom
chairs" at some hotel or saloon than
remain at home about his business.
He is naturally indolent, mentally and
physically. Besides, he is mentally
blind, or he would always be able to
see something TO be done at home, no
matter what the weather may be; and
he would also see that loafng and Sit
ting around in the village could never
make successful farmer. II there is
nothing to do at the barn, in the corn
house or in the stable, he can pretty
GENERALLY find something to do in the
house. Probably the cellar or the stuff
stored in it demands his attention; and
there is his wife, drudging from day
light until bedtime, and perhaps past
the time when she ought TO be in bed
he can always do something to help
her out, and she will be very grateful
for little aid. If it is nothing more
than peeling mess OF potatoes or
rocking the cradle. We have no pa
thence with the man who can find moth
ing TO do at home. He is failure.
miserable failure. He brings suffering
to all connected with him, and every
thing alive around him suffers from his
neglect. He will fail and ought to fail.
The intelligent, competent farmer never
goes to town unless he has business
there, and when his business is done he
goes home. and finds something to do.
Southern Farmer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Bar king at Carlisle.

The la Crosse ChfOnlcIe.
The protective taIilf dogs have all
been set on to Mr.. Carlisle now, and
every protection sheet in the country
is teeming with stories of the unpop-
ularity of the speaker because he sat
camly down on Mr.. Randall. 1t will
not be profitable business for any one
to undertake to make the country
think Mr.. Carlisle is unfair or unjust
in any act of his. 1t is too late to
raise such Cry.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Eau Claire Wis October H. 1856

Eau Claire Wis, October IL, 1886
Adam Dresser. Dear Sir: Your letter came to
hand in due time. The suit arrived safely.
wore 1t yesterday and everybody said it
elegant fit. wish you could see it; but that will
have to be deferred.
Enclosed find o order for $40, the amount of
your bill think suit like mine would have
cost at least $50 here, and not have good fit.
As long as you continue to give as good satisfac
ton as you have in the past l shall certainly
promise you my future patronage Hoping TO
hear from you again and thanking you for your
kindness, Iremam. Yours Truly, J. PHILLIPS,
Civil Engineer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Signs OF Dawning Reason in the West

he Ia crosse chronicle.
Minnesota gave evidence of dawning
reason on this question in her congress
ional election Of last fall that should
be initiated in every state in the west.
The west should not send TO congress
men who are continually legislating
against the interests of their own con-
stituents, AS any western congressman
does who votes against reduced Gus
toms taxation. The time will come
when the agricultural states west of
the Allegheny mountains will rise up
and realize that an average tariff of
over forty-six per cent. on imports is
a two-edged sword that is cutting
them both ways. What they must sell
is sold at the prices fixed by foreign
competition in Liverpool. What they
must buy is taxed SO that they pay
the most on the plainest necessities,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
D0scObel, Nov. 10, lSSl

Doscobel, Nov. To- 1856.
Friend Dresen: The SUIT of clothes ordered of
you came to hand, and are exactly what want
"Who made themT' and where did you get that
suit?" and who got them up?" are questions heard
on all sides and all admit they I'll immense show
ing that YOU are an artist at cutting well as on
the cornet. Be sure and keep my measure for if |
was to move to Chicago or New York city |
would send to you for my clothes. Yours &c
"RASHE" HUBBEL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
TESTIMONIALS.

DUUStFIIIe,
Mr.. Adam Dresen, Dear Sir: ana well suited
with the suit of clothes, purchased of you over a
year ago. The quality of goods has proved ex-
cellent, and better fit could not be possible,
think. l will soon call on you for another suit
as know you can please me. Respy yours,
F, W. SCHELL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
FROM PROF. HAMMILL.

New Orleans, La, Dec &c, 1886.
Mr. Adam Dresen, My Dear Sir: The clothes
came all right and fit splenddly. l have had
clothes made by the best tailors in Chicago, Gin
cinnati and other cities but never had any that
fiji tine perfectly as those you made. May you
be successful in your business Yours Respy
S. s. HAMMILI..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

'Un. ya'as We jest take him IL that
second log house an set i'm down thers
sum ars."
Little Amos was carried in the strong
arms of the kind-hearted John to the
house indicated. The room into which
the sick boy WAS ushered was miserable,
indeed; the door was unexpected. the
walls of bare logs were black with
smoke, the cracks between the logs had
been closed up with filthy rags, and at
the rear of the room were two miserable
looking beds.
Gathered around the fireplace. in
which were few Goals. were half
dozen wretched creatures. five women
and one man. They were clothed
in filth and rags. and their long.
uncombed hair hung about their
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

Dodgevile, Sept. 16, 1886.
Mr.. Dresser, Dear Sir: / received my clothes
also your card, and am well pleased. Everybody
likes them and Think they a good adver-
tisement. l am much obliged TO you for such q
good tit. Yours Respy SEPH WILLIAMS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

TIC oOUIII"taItIFI lIJ-fI'
Democratic papers in Wisconsin are
not too many. They are not too able.
Their circulation is not too large.
Neither the city nor the rural districts
are uncomfortably flooded with dem
ocratic literature.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

Montfort Wis., July l3 1886.
Adam Dresen, Sir: Enclosed please find draft
for $500. The clothes fit all X.
Yours T. J. DAVIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

Lancaster, June 90 So
Mr.. Adam Dresen, Dear Sir: My suit came o. X.
on Saturday evening, and they were voted sue
cess by the entire family. They suit 4 me per-
fectly. Respectfully, F. W. MCNAIR
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

-Boarder Gust entered)-" Why.
hello. Oscar, thought I heard you talk
ng to some one as came in?" Oscar
$50 / was talking, just saying good
morning to these fsh-balls; had the
same ones every morning for . week.
-RkJGdelpAio Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

Dodgeville, Wis.
Dear Sir: Everything is o. X. could not be
better. You can depend on me for further pat
ronage. Yours respectfully, II. PERKINS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
The Arctic Explorer Promoted to the
Rank of Brigadier General.

THE NEW SIGNAL OFFICER.
A. w. Greedy, who made the sue
cessful relief expedition to the Arctic
region few years ago, has been pro-
NOTED from the rank of captain to
brigadier general, and succeeds Gen.
Hazen as chief signal officer. Gen.
Greedy entered the war as private,
and is not the graduate of any military
academy. His promotion is indeed
great. and the marked compliment is
deserved, and he will doubtless make a
worthy officer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

1t is a good rule to accept only such
medicines as are known To be worthy
of confidence. 1t has been the ex-
perience of thousands that Ayers
Pectoral is the best medicine ever used
for throat and lung diseases.
The Business Mems Association, of
Freeport, wants pork packing estap-
lishment in that city. Well. the way
to get it is to get it. If they wait for
outsiders to build it for them, they
may wait some time.-Galena Press
"A severe cold, ending in hard.
dry cough, caused me To pass many
sleepless nights, coughing until it
seemed as though my head would
burst. | told my friends that / must
die. l was advised to try DR.. Seth
Arnold's Cough Killer. First dose was
a great surprise; slept all night in
peace. 1t cured me right up. Per
suaded my friends to try it and it has
cured every case" Marshal ii. Moody,
South Hadley, Mass. For sale by all
druggists. Price 25c soc and $1.00
per bottle.